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  • Course Title: Nursing Ethics & Professionalism

    Duration: 4 Weeks (1 Month)

    Course Designed By: Skillversity

    Course Overview:

    This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ethical principles and professional conduct in nursing practice. It equips nurses with the knowledge to handle ethical dilemmas, maintain patient confidentiality, and uphold professional integrity in diverse healthcare settings.

    Learning Objectives:

    By the end of this course, learners will:

    • Understand core ethical principles in nursing (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice).

    • Learn professional standards and codes of conduct in nursing.

    • Develop skills to handle ethical dilemmas and conflicts in healthcare.

    • Gain insights into cultural competence and patient rights.

    • Strengthen communication and professionalism in clinical settings.

    Weekly Course Structure:

    Week 1: Foundations of Nursing Ethics

    • Module 1: Introduction to Ethical Theories & Principles in Nursing

    • Module 2: Patient Rights & Informed Consent

    • Assessment: Case study analysis on patient autonomy

    Week 2: Professionalism & Ethical Decision-Making

    • Module 3: Professional Conduct & Code of Ethics in Nursing

    • Module 4: Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks in Clinical Practice

    • Assessment: Role-play exercise on handling an ethical dilemma

    Week 3: Ethical Challenges in Nursing Practice

    • Module 5: Confidentiality, Privacy, & Data Protection in Healthcare

    • Module 6: Managing Ethical Conflicts in End-of-Life Care

    • Assessment: Scenario-based ethical conflict resolution exercise

    Week 4: Cultural Sensitivity & Legal Aspects in Nursing Ethics

    • Module 7: Cultural Competence & Ethical Nursing Care

    • Module 8: Legal Consequences of Ethical Violations in Nursing

    • Final Assessment: Develop an ethical action plan for a complex patient scenario

    Benefits of the Course:

    • Enhanced Ethical Awareness: Strengthen decision-making skills in clinical settings.

    • Improved Patient Care: Ensure respectful, fair, and culturally sensitive nursing practices.

    • Legal & Professional Compliance: Stay aligned with nursing codes of conduct and legal obligations.

    • Stronger Professional Integrity: Build trust with patients, colleagues, and healthcare institutions.